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C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

disensión
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
La reunión terminó en disensión entre los miembros del comité.
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

desesperado
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
La situación se volvió desesperada cuando se agotaron los suministros de agua.
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

triste / sombrío
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
El largo y sombrío invierno hizo que todos se sintieran tristes.
B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

definir
Meaning
to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly
Example
The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.
El maestro le pidió al estudiante que definiera la palabra 'democracia'.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

diagrama
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
El profesor explicó el sistema usando un diagrama claro.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

malversar
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
El contador fue acusado de malversar los fondos de la empresa.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

demanda; deseo de los consumidores por bienes o servicios
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
La demanda de alimentos orgánicos ha aumentado significativamente en los últimos años.
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

diversidad
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
La biodiversidad promueve la estabilidad y resiliencia del ecosistema.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

oscuro; deprimente; triste
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
El clima estaba oscuro con lluvia intensa y nubes oscuras.
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

persona tonta
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
Él fue considerado un tonto por sus compañeros de clase.
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

dilatar
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
El doctor usó gotas para dilatar las pupilas del paciente.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

incomodidad
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
Se movió en su silla debido a la incomodidad en su espalda.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

divisible
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
Doce es divisible por tres y cuatro.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

coacción
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Ella firmó el contrato bajo coacción.
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

dilema, conflicto difícil
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
Ella enfrentó un dilema moral en el trabajo.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

disminuir
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Sus ahorros disminuyeron debido a gastos inesperados.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

defendible / justificable
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Su decisión era legalmente defendible.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

decantar
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Ella cuidadosamente vertió el vino en un vaso limpio.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

dominar
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Él tiende a dominar a sus colegas más jóvenes.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

deterioro
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
El mal mantenimiento conduce a la deterioración del material.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

morir
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Las flores morirán sin agua.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

despojador
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Los despojadores dejaron la ciudad en ruinas.
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

divulgar
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
Ella se negó a divulgar la fuente de su información.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

húmedo
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
La habitación se sentía fría y húmeda después de la lluvia.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

decibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
El nivel de ruido en la fábrica superó los 90 decibelios.
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

destrucción masiva
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
La destrucción masiva de la ciudad dejó a miles de personas sin hogar.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

caspa
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Usó un champú especial para tratar su persistente problema de caspa.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

despreciar
Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
Es injusto despreciar a las personas por sus opiniones.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

mar profundo
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Muchas criaturas del mar profundo producen bioluminiscencia para sobrevivir.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

médico
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
El médico recetó medicamentos para el paciente.
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

persona temeraria
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
El truco fue realizado por un famoso temerario.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disyuntivo
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
En gramática, 'o' es una conjunción disyuntiva.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

demoníaco
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
Los soldados lucharon con furia demoníaca.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

teñir
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Ella teñirá su cabello de rubio mañana.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

duna
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
Los niños jugaban en la duna de arena junto a la playa.
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

desenlace
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
El desenlace de la novela fue tanto sorprendente como satisfactorio.
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

debatible
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
Es debatible si la política funcionará.
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

discreto
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
Ella fue discreta sobre los detalles de su conversación.
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

beber
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
Beber demasiada agua de una vez puede hacerte sentir hinchado.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

datos
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Los científicos analizaron los datos de miles de experimentos para llegar a su conclusión.
B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

formato digital
Meaning
A format in which information is stored as electronic data.
Example
A digital format family tree can be shared online.
Un árbol genealógico en formato digital se puede compartir en línea.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

disecar
Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
En la clase de biología, los estudiantes tuvieron que diseccionar una rana para aprender sobre su anatomía.
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

beneficiario
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
El beneficiario del fondo de becas expresó un sincero agradecimiento.
A1 verb /duː/

do

hacer
Meaning
to perform an action; to carry out
Example
I do my homework every evening.
Hago mi tarea todas las noches.
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

dueto
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
El dueto musical interpretó su último éxito en el concierto.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

en forma de árbol
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
El coral tiene una estructura dendroide.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

vacío
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Su discurso estaba vacío de cualquier emoción real.
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

persona que embarga propiedades
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
El distrainor tomó posesión del coche del inquilino hasta que la deuda fue saldada.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

dedicar
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Ella dedicó su vida a ayudar a los pobres.
B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

decepción
Meaning
the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations
Example
Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.
Su rostro mostró una profunda decepción después de escuchar los resultados.
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

oscuridad; ignorancia;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
El corte de energía sumió a toda la ciudad en la oscuridad.
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

enfermedad intestinal (diarrea con sangre y moco)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
Muchos soldados sufrieron de disentería durante la guerra.
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

drenar
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
Él drenó la pasta antes de añadir la salsa.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

depósito, anticipo
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Ella depositó $500 en su cuenta de ahorros.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

desenterrar
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Los arqueólogos desenterraron restos antiguos del sitio.
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

bote pequeño
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
Remaron el bote de remos de vuelta al yate.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

disputa, desacuerdo
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Los dos países están en disputa sobre el tema de la frontera.
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

disgustado
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
Ella estaba disgustada por la forma en que él trató a los animales.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

monótono
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
La habitación parecía monótona con sus paredes grises y luz tenue.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

desventaja
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
El dominio del urdu puso a los bengalíes en desventaja.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

débilmente
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
La habitación estaba débilmente iluminada por una sola vela.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

decoración; adorno; premio;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
La decoración navideña transformó la habitación común en un maravilloso país de las maravillas festivas.
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

depreciar
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Los coches tienden a depreciarse rápidamente en sus primeros años.
C1 noun /deɪˈtɑːnt/

detente

distensión
Meaning
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The two nations worked toward detente after decades of conflict.
Las dos naciones trabajaron hacia la distensión después de décadas de conflicto.
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

detalle
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
Ella explicó el plan en gran detalle.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

palabra disílaba
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
La palabra ‘feliz’ es una palabra disílaba.
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

definición
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
El diccionario da una definición clara de la palabra.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Vaina de moringa
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
El drumstick agrega un sabor único al curry de pescado tradicional.
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

degradar
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
La corrupción puede degradar los valores de una sociedad.
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

enfermo; afectado por una enfermedad
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
El árbol enfermo tuvo que ser removido del jardín.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

moneda de diez centavos
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
Me dio una moneda de diez centavos para la llamada telefónica.
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

distribuir
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
El maestro distribuirá los exámenes.
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

deportar
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
El gobierno decidió deportar a los inmigrantes ilegales.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

paloma
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
La paloma blanca voló pacíficamente por el cielo azul.
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

discriminatorio
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
Es conocida por su gusto discriminatorio en el arte.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

desanimado
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Ella se sintió desanimada después de fallar en el examen dos veces.
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

desactivar
Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
El negociador ayudó a desactivar la situación tensa.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

denso
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
El bosque estaba tan denso que la poca luz del sol no llegaba al suelo.
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

perro
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
El perro leal esperó pacientemente a que su dueño regresara a casa.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

adivinación
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Las personas antiguas a menudo dependían de la adivinación para tomar decisiones importantes.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

defecto
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
El defecto de fabricación causó que el producto fallara después de solo una semana.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramáticamente
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Las ventas aumentaron dramáticamente después de la campaña.
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

ahogarse
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
Él casi se ahogó mientras nadaba en el río.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

doblemente
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
Se sintió doblemente afortunada después de ganar el premio y obtener una promoción.
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

desdén
Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
Ella miró la habitación desordenada con desprecio.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

divertirse
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Los niños se divirtieron en el jardín.
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

eliminación
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
La eliminación de residuos es crucial para mantener un ambiente limpio.
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delimitación
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
La delimitación del paisaje por el artista fue notablemente precisa.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

desalentado
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Ella se sintió desalentada después de perder su trabajo.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

desodorante
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Ella se aplicó desodorante antes de ir al gimnasio para mantenerse fresca durante el entrenamiento.
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

discrepante
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
Los testigos dieron versiones discrepantes del incidente.
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

desinterés
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
Su desinterés en el proyecto era obvio.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

abeja macho
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Los drones no recolectan miel como las abejas obreras.
A2 verb /der/

dare

atreverse
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Te desafío a saltar al agua.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

exigente
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
El trabajo es muy exigente y requiere largas horas de trabajo.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

domicilio
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Él declaró a Canadá como su domicilio legal.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

diálogo; conversación
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
Los líderes políticos participaron en un diálogo significativo para resolver el conflicto.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

grosella seca
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
El polvo de grosella seca es excelente para el crecimiento del cabello.
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

doctrina
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
La iglesia sigue una estricta doctrina sobre los valores morales.
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

grado / nivel
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
Ella obtuvo un grado en ingeniería.
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

decepcionar
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
Espero que no te decepcione con mi rendimiento.
A2 noun dɪˈveləpmənt

development

desarrollo
Meaning
The process of developing or being developed; growth or progress.
Example
Development of Bengali society was hindered.
El desarrollo de la sociedad bengalí fue obstaculizado.
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

discordia
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
La discordia entre las personas perturba la estabilidad social.
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

dignidad, respeto, honor
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
A pesar de enfrentar dificultades, mantuvo su dignidad durante toda la prueba.
C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

dhuti
Meaning
a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs
Example
The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.
El hombre mayor llevaba un dhuti blanco durante la ceremonia religiosa.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

prefijo que significa anormal, malo, difícil o defectuoso
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Palabras como 'disfunción' y 'dislexia' usan el prefijo dis- para indicar dificultad o deficiencia.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

divagación
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
Su conferencia estuvo llena de divagaciones, lo que hizo difícil seguir el punto principal.
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

desaprobación
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
Sus padres mostraron clara desaprobación de su decisión de abandonar la universidad.
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

dejar boquiabierto
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
El truco del mago dejó boquiabiertos a los espectadores.
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

devastador
Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
El terremoto tuvo un efecto devastador en la ciudad.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

desunión
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Las guerras civiles a menudo resultan de la desunión nacional.
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

retrasar
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
El vuelo se retrasó debido al mal tiempo.
C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

desconcertar
Meaning
To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
Example
The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.
El cambio repentino de planes desconcertó al equipo.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

fotografía antigua
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
El museo exhibió un raro daguerrotipo de Abraham Lincoln.
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

dentífrico
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
Él compró un dentífrico herbal nuevo en la farmacia.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

desmontar
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
Los trabajadores desmontarán el viejo puente el próximo mes.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

lluvia torrencial; tormenta repentina
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
La repentina lluvia torrencial sorprendió a todos y empapó el evento al aire libre.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

felicidad
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Ella no pudo ocultar su felicidad cuando recibió el premio.
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

desviar
Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
La policía desvió el tráfico hacia una carretera lateral.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

dibujar
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Ella dibuja hermosos paisajes en su tiempo libre.